The Straits Budget, 30 December 1964
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section37 1964-12-30 1 The Straits Budget THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES MALAYAN NATIONAL NfWSPAPCR REGISTERED AT THE G.P.O. U.K. AS A NEWSPAPER SERIES 637. KUALA LUMPUR, DECEMBER 30, 1964. Price 40 Cents (Malaya) or 1 Shillfn*. KDN 691.37 words
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600 1964-12-30 2 G. U TEH; LEE KEN CHOY; CMS - G. U TEH Ipoh LEE KEN CHOY Kuala Lumpur CMS Kuala Lumpur THE Malaysian electorate A cannot help being disappointed at the undignified and Irresponsible behaviour of the back-ben-chers In their position as elected Members of Parliament and as representatives of their constituencics*600 words
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Article287 1964-12-30 2 SQUARE EYES - SQUARE EYES Butterworth TELEVISION Malaysia should be congratulated on the aesthetic value, the symmetry, the delicate blending of black and white, of its test pattern. Viewers in the Penang area are getting quite fond of this card. More Is seen of this than anything else.287 words
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Article133 1964-12-30 2 A CONTRACTOR - A CONTRACTOR Kuala Lumpur rFHERE is a widespread A extortion racket In Kuala Lumpur against building contractors. Thugs approach the contractor or the foreman In charge of building operations and demand a monthly subscription for “protecting the workmen." If the contractor refuses their demand, then he suffers losses. These133 words
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Article70 1964-12-30 2 MRS.) D. I. RALPH - (MRS.) D. I. RALPH Singapore IT was with some trepidation that I took my small son to the Stage Club production—but no he sat spellbound and scarcely uttered a sound throughout the performance. May I record my sincere thanks to all those who worked so hard to give at70 words
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Article93 1964-12-30 2 POSTMAN - POSTMAN Seremban COMPARATIVELY few Vj people in the, country seemed to have been bothered by the fifty per cent increase In the postal rates. I feel that the increase is unfair. As an alternative to the new rates, I would suggest that letters posted in each state for93 words
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Article731 1964-12-30 2 LEE KUAN YEW - LEE KUAN YEW Cameron Highlands From the Prime Minister of Singapore MAY l refute a mislead- I 1 ing statement made by Mr. Tan 8iew Sin reported in the newspapers of £ec. 21? I have had to telephone this message through to Kuala Lumpur from731 words
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Article85 1964-12-30 2 TV VIEWER - "TV VIEWER" Hotel Singapura A TV viewer in Singapore 1 mentioned that his set could receive only transmissions on Channels 5 to 11. He may well need a separate aerial capable of receiving Channel 3 signals from Gunong Pulai. As most TV sets in Singapore and Johore have85 words
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Article69 1964-12-30 2 OBSERVER - OBSERVER fUuang MANY of us must have been disgusted with the abusive words shouted in the Dewan Ra’ayat on December 18. Mr. Seenlvasagam had certainly not provoked a situation whereby there could be Justification for the use of such language. Perhaps these M.P.s, (let us hope they gre69 words
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Article650 1964-12-30 3 —Straits Times. December 21 —the most bizarre charge of all—that we do not have a Malaysian outlook, “a thorn in our plural society”, said one rural member. In an attempt to support accusations so absurd that they do not require refutation, still another back-bencher alleged that—Straits Times. December 21 - 650 words
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Article340 1964-12-30 3 —Straits Times. December 21 As more and more workers in Malaya have become organised, the number of dispute. and strikes has also increased. Up to November this year, there had been 82 strikes, resulting in the loss of about 480,000 man-days, compared with 64 strikes, costing 95,000 man-days,—Straits Times. December 21 - 340 words
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Article684 1964-12-30 3 —Straits Times, December 22 Six weeks ago we wrote that it was still a little too early to celebrate the return of political stability and public order in South Vietnam. And now it is too late. It is impossible not to feel depressed, yet if there is—Straits Times, December 22 - 684 words
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Article272 1964-12-30 3 Straits Times. Decembe- 22 All parties in Sabah have agreed that the State’s first general election should be held next year, undoubtedly an outcome of the recent political crisis no matter what the Chief Minister, Dato Stephens, may say about elections not breaking the Sabah Alliance but servingStraits Times. Decembe- 22 - 272 words
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Article263 1964-12-30 3 —St; aits Times. December 22 Strike talk by officials of the National Union of Hospital Assistants (notice has not yet been served) reflects an attitude, shared by other civil service unions, which may embarrass the proposed Salaries Commission. But for the lack of a chairman the Commission would—St;aits Times. December 22 - 263 words
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Article688 1964-12-30 3 —Straits Times. December 23 In practice treason and murder have been for a long time the only crimes in England for which the death penalty is exacted. To judge by the 183 votes majority which approved the second reading of Mr. Sydney Silverman’s private bill to abolish capital—Straits Times. December 23 - 688 words
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Article274 1964-12-30 4 —Straits Times. Decemuer 23 Kuala Lumpur is not quite Dr. Tan Chee Khoon’s “wonderland where things are getting curioser and curioser,” but neither is it a worthy Malaysian capital. That it is still mysteriously denied city status —in defiance of reality —is a minor point; infinitely more disturbing—Straits Times. Decemuer 23 - 274 words
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Article687 1964-12-30 4 Straits Times, December 24 We have had our Christmas present from Soekarno. There was another armed Indonesian landing yesterday in the Pontian district of Johore. The -.umber of the guerillas is not known, but it is a substantial party for some villagers saw twenty armed men– Straits Times, December 24 - 687 words
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Article357 1964-12-30 4 Straits Times, December 24 Not much money is involved—only $l3 million —but the Ministry of National and Rural Development estimates should have been a highlight of the Budget debate. The Ministry occupies a very special position in the Government machine; it has a role little subordinate to that– Straits Times, December 24 - 357 words
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Article595 1964-12-30 4 Sun deserves its annual outin. Nobody sees Santa Claus by, that is no sign there k Santa Claus. The most real things in the world ar e thos which neither children nor men can see. No Santa (W Thank God he lives, and he lives forever. I595 words
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Article, Illustration909 1964-12-30 5 *IN SPITE OF INVITATION TO DISCUSS MATTER WITH ME PRIVATELY...* KUALA LUMPUR, December, 20 'J'HE Minister of Finance, Mr. Tan Siew Sin, has accused the PAP Government of turning his tax proposals into a political issue. Ill spite Of an invitation to discuss909 words
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Article282 1964-12-30 5 SINGAPORE, Dec. 21. The Singapore Harbour Board Stall Association has rejected the Port of Singapore Authority's final wage proposals for 2,000 monthly-paid staff. This was disclosed today by the association president. Mr. P. C. Pillai, in a statement. He claimed that the management had forced282 words
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202 1964-12-30 5 SINGAPORE, Dec. 20—The 1964 amateur cine film competition held at the National Library last night proved to be a disappointment. although It drew 22 entries, which is more than In the past two years. According to Mr. David Long, vice-president of the Singapore Cine202 words
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61 1964-12-30 5 PENANG. Dec. 20 -Recruits are wanted for the Royal Malaysian Air Force and the Malaysian Army. Applicants will be interviewed by a recruiting team at the Ter ritorial Army centre. Peel Avenue from Dec. 22 to 24, starting at 8 amThey must61 words
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Article27 1964-12-30 5 TANGKAK. Dec 20.—The Johore State Government has spent $469 on pipe water schemes at Kundang and Panchor near here under the second five-year-plan. 127 words
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331 1964-12-30 5 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 26. r JpHE Methodist Mission’s educational secretary, Dr. Thio Chan Bee, today appealed to the public to contribute generously for a good cause providing higher education for future generations. The mission needs millions of dollars to set up331 words
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Article34 1964-12-30 5 SINGAPORE, Dec. 20 The Chinese Young Men's Christian Association will hold a Christ mas party for Its neighbourhood children from tomorrow un'll Dec. 24 daily from 10 a m. to 8 p.m.34 words
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Article, Illustration385 1964-12-30 6 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 20. f j'IIE Bank of China is an asset to Singapore’s economy and it will continue to enjoy its present position in the island, the Singapore Minister of Culture, Mr. S. Rajaratnam, said here today. “It the Central Government385 words
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Article25 1964-12-30 6 KUALA LUMPUR. Dec 20—'The residence of the Minister of Lab our, Mr. V. Manickavasagam, In Jalan Guillemard. is to get a $23,862 face-lift.25 words
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169 1964-12-30 6 SINGAPORE. Dec. 20—The $2l million Scudai water project which will supply an additional 30 million gallons of water a day to Singapore by the end of next year, will be named after the State’s Sultan. Sir Ismail. This was announced today after169 words
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Article, Illustration359 1964-12-30 6 ‘LEADERS ARE NOT PAYING THEM ENOUGH ATTENTION’ pENANG, Dec. 20. Ungku Abdul Aziz, Professor of Economics at the University of Malaya, said here last night that “insufficient attention” had been paid by the Government and Malay leaders to the needs of about359 words
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Article, Illustration373 1964-12-30 6 GENERAL ELECTIONS WILL NOT BREAK ALLIANCE: STEPHENS J ESS ELTON, Dt‘c 20 SABAH will hold its first general election next year, the Chief Minister, Dato Donald ste phens, said today. He has Just signed an agreement in Kuala Lumpur which ended the month373 words
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Article176 1964-12-30 6 SINGAPORE. Dec. 20. 'THE University of Singapore is to set up a school of pharmacy as a non-faculty department. An amendment to the university’s statutes to set up the institution has been agreed to and announced by the Chancellor, Dato Lee Kong Chian,176 words
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135 1964-12-30 6 SINGAPORE, Dec. 20-The president of the Singapore Island Country Club. Mr. C. C. Tan 59. today paid high tribute to the l-]** Dato Loke Wan Tho. vno died in an air crash m Formosa, for his contrcation in building up the e.an Mr.135 words
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368 1964-12-30 7 -A P. gABAH’S Legislative Assembly today called on the State Government to speed up arrangements with the Federal Government for direct elections to be held in Sabah before the end of 1965. The Assembly said the sending of an election commission to delimit-A P. - 368 words
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190 1964-12-30 7 KUCHING, Dec. 23.—A reward of $5,000 is being offered by the Borneo Company in Kuching for information leading to the recovery of all or most of the $150,000 which disappeared from the registered mail between Kuching and Simanggang last week. The money was being sent190 words
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Article33 1964-12-30 7 SINGAPORE. Dec. 22.—A group of students from the University of Singapore have formed a new society at the campus The Esquire Society—to promote and faster a socio-cultural intellectual elite in Malaysia-33 words
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149 1964-12-30 7 JESSELTON. Dec. 22.—The Sabah Board of Education is “very disappointed'' to learn that its proposals —which have the support of the State Government—for the introduction of free primary education and improved salaries and allowances for aided school teachers, have not been approved by the Federal149 words
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Article213 1964-12-30 7 KUALA LUMPUR, December, 23 THE following are the successful candidates of the Australian Society of Accountants examinations held in October in Malaya: STAGE 1: Commercial law “A”: Hing Ching Tai, Khoo Chooi Thuan, Lai Meow Tsing, Cheah Phee Seang. Ooi Oon Kheng. Loy Yit Long Accounting and213 words
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Article, Illustration447 1964-12-30 7 IPOH, Dec. 23.—Perak State Assemblymen debating the Budget went red in the face this mornirg when a woman member suggested that some of them were Peeping Toms. A further blow to masculine dignity was struck a little later by a male member447 words
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172 1964-12-30 7 pENANG, Dec. 23—The president of the Malaysian Library Association. Syed Ahmad bin All. today urged the Central Government to set up an advisory committee to study the latest and “mast suitable’’ types of library services for the country. “Singapore, Sarawak and Sabah have172 words
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Article40 1964-12-30 7 PENANG. Dec. 23— Inche Ohazalli bin Haji Othman, Superintendant of Customs, Penang, died in hospital here early this morning after a heart attack Inche Ohazalli, 47. was vice chairman of the Bukit Glugor branch of Umno40 words
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191 1964-12-30 8 IPOH, Dec. 20. The Perak Chinese Maternity Hospital here which has delivered at least 100.000 babies and trained 1,000 midwives since its rounding, celebrated its 60th aaniversary yesterday. As part of the celebration. Dato Lau Pak Khuan, the president of the association which manages the191 words
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156 1964-12-30 8 I/UALA LUMPUR. Dec. 20. This year s monsoon is due to end in the second week of January and so far the amount of flood damage has been negligible. The oflleer-in-charge of the meteorological station here. Mr. Ho Tong Yuen, said today156 words
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Article33 1964-12-30 8 SEREMBAN. Doc. 20. The Mentri Bcsar of Negri Sembilan, Dato i Dr. > Said bin Mohammed, yesterday opened the local headquarters for more than 300 civil defence corps at Ampangan here.33 words
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155 1964-12-30 8 People urged to be eyes ears of Govt rpAPAH. Dec. 21. The people of the country could provide an essential service to the Government by being its eyes and ears, the acting Minister of Agriculture and Co-opera-1 fives, Inche Sulaiman bin Bulon, said here yesterday. This type of service, he155 words
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213 1964-12-30 8 KUALA LUMPUR, December, 21 •THE Mentri Besar of Selangor, Dato Harun bin Idris, today entertained the members Of the Sin ’apore Youth Symphony Orchestra, the Merdeka Choir and the 100-Voice Choir to a tea party at his home here in spite of doctor's213 words
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113 1964-12-30 8 PENANG. Dec. 20—A teacher and his wife on their way to board a plane at Bayan Lepas airport landed instead In the General Hospital yesterday. Mr. Khoo Keat Choc. 38. was admitted with a fractured arm and other injuries. His wife.113 words
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Article57 1964-12-30 8 SINGAPORE. Dec. 21—While her employer was out dancing one evening. Zainab binte Ismail, an amah, stole two dresses from her house in Siglap Road and disappeared. In a magistrate’s court today. Zainab. 29. was placed on probation for 12 months for stealing the dresses from Noreen57 words
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266 1964-12-30 8 BRUNEI TOWN, Dec. 21. \I0ST political leaders in Brunei have vvclA corned the Government's decision to extend the two-year state of emergency which was first introduced during the abortive revolt of December, 1962. Inche Awang Arshad bin Marsal, president of the Brunei Freedom266 words
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93 1964-12-30 8 SINGAPORE. Dec. 20.—The Civil Aviation stall branch of the Amalgamated Union of Public Employees will hold a dance I "Japan Nite"— at the Ocean Park Hotel on Jan. 2 in aid of the National Defence Fund. Highlight of the dance, sponsored by Japan93 words
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Article, Illustration365 1964-12-30 8 OENANG, Dec. 21. 1 The news of the death of an engineer on a delayed honeymoon in Australia was conveyed over the telephone to his brother here last night. Mr. Tan Seng Jin, acting chief accountant of the Penang Port Commission learnt of his365 words
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352 1964-12-30 9 KUALA LUMPUR, December, 22 'JWENTY-SIX Government employees’ unions were advised today by the Establishment Office “not to waste their time" trying to settle their wage and other claims at the Whitley Council level. “It is also no use threatening to strike over352 words
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Article58 1964-12-30 9 KUALA LUMPUR. Dec 22—The four stranded members of the University of the Seven Seas left by air for Bangkok this morning to re-join their ship there. Glen McMurry, 23, and George Koopman, 20, both tutors, and Sarah Dyer, 20, and Mary Ward, 19. both students, missed58 words
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174 1964-12-30 9 Kuala lumpur. Dec 22.—The Finance Minister, Mr. Tan Siew Sin, said today that it was "incredible that a man of the standing of Singapore's Minister of Finance" should not be aware of the exemption of entrepot trade from the turnover tax. He174 words
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168 1964-12-30 9 OINGAPORE, Dec. 22. —Malayan Railway has put on a total of nine additional coaches on their daily run to Kuala Lumpur to cope with the Christmas holiday exodus from Singapore. From yesterday, until Jan. 4. there will be extra coaches on all their168 words
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164 1964-12-30 9 SINGAPORE, Dec. 22. Pert Authority officials were till late today waiting for a full report on the occasion involving the German liner Hanover and the Japanese freighter Durban Maru in the Western Anchorage yesterday. A spokesman for the Anglo-French Trading Co., agents for164 words
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386 1964-12-30 9 KUALA LUMPUR. December, 22 'JHE National Union of Malayan Students today described Tengku Abdul Kahmans suggestion that political forums in schools and universities should be avoided as “confusing.” The union said that the Tengku had in a recent speech, opening the386 words
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92 1964-12-30 9 Dec. 22. A Malaysian Armed Forces recruitirg team will visit Singapore from Dec. 28 to 30 to enlist young men into the Royal Malaysian Air Force and Malaysian Army. This recruitment campaign alms to enlist 677 men, principally for technical training in the RMAF,92 words
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88 1964-12-30 9 Reuter JESSEI.TON. Dec. 21. The Sabah Chief Minister. Dato Donald Stephens, told the State Assembly today there was no need at present to introduce price control. He was answering a Question by a member who asked whether the Government would take measures to— Reuter - 88 words
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Article, Illustration359 1964-12-30 10 IPOH, Dec. 24. The “Peeping Tom” issue raised in the Perak State Assembly by a woman member yesterday was clarified today by the Speaker, Dato Mohamed Ali Zaini “to avoid misunderstanding and in tiie interests of the dignity of the House.” Dato Mohamed.359 words
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Article, Illustration3271 1964-12-30 10 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 24 THE record number of development projects undertaken throughout Malaysia this year must infuriate Soekarno, the Deputy Prime Minister Tun Abdul Kazak said here today. He was presenting to the House of Representatives the development estimates for next year totalling $BOl3,271 words
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Article65 1964-12-30 11 JESSE!.TOV, Dec. 24 A live* nun tt‘itin ol Indian community leaders from Malaya said they w re amazed to see people ol the border town ol Tawan ‘‘cheerful and completely unperturbed despite reports that the area is one ot several trouble spots.” nicy expressed great admiration65 words
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287 1964-12-30 11 PC. SHIVADAS - by PC. SHIVADAS: Kuala Lumpur, December, 24 WITH their examinations due to begin in a fortnight's time, University of Malaya students are being hit by the work-to-rule of the general staff of the university. The library now opens at 9 a.m. instead287 words
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136 1964-12-30 11 If U ALA LUMPUR, Dec. 24. The Chinese guilds and associations in Selangor are to oppose the Government’s tax proposals. The decision was taken at a meeting of more than 300 representatives, called at the Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall here yesterday. A six-man delegation,136 words
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Article54 1964-12-30 11 SEREMPAN. Dec. 24. -Madam Clvmg Kim I,all. (ill, mother ot Mr Ciiin y-> r Yn i ("I na r M< mlier "l Pai d inn nt die d I hi morning at Mr. Chin home in Jalan Dato Klana. She haves three sons, four daugiit. r.s54 words
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Article40 1964-12-30 11 KUALA LUMPUR Dee. 24.Mr. Cl oh Kim Kk. interpreter of the Hieh Court here will be tr.insurt on Jan. 1. He will he replaced by Mr. Cllan Chew Kong from La i lot e Sc. .aona Court.40 words
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Article64 1964-12-30 11 pKNANG, Dee. 21 I lie Mayor, Mr Y Choy, is 1 expected to be elected for a second term. Mr. Choy was nominated by his party, the Socialist Front, at a meeting on Dec. 22. Nominations, which will have to he submitted to the City64 words
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333 1964-12-30 12 Dec. 21. Singapore’s Finance Minister, Dr Goh Keng Swee. said today that the Federal Finance Minister. Mr. Tan Siew Sin. was wrong in saying that there was confused thinking in the ranks of the Singapore Government regarding new taxes. He was replying333 words
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Article77 1964-12-30 12 IPOH. Dec. 24.—A businessman in Menglembu. Mr Chong Nvi: Lim. has donated $500 to the National Defence Fund as part ot his son s wedding celebrations. Other donors to the fund are Mr. K. C. Boon of Ipoh $2,000: the Red Omnibus Co. Ltd.. Taiping $1,000;77 words
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Article39 1964-12-30 12 iron. Dec. 24.—A grandfather. M Rengas.my. 63. was assaulted at about 7 pm. when he was bunched by a man and robbed Rengasamy was on his wav home PVPnin and robbed of sao in Lahat, near here.39 words
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543 1964-12-30 12 GABRIEL LEE reports on the Pontian battle 3 hours among the invaders... i'lAN KEiJ HIL, Dec. 24. Three Indonesian invaders, who had landed in Sungei Buntu at dawn yesterday, were killed by Security Forces in the Pontian district this morning after an hour-long running543 words
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Article, Illustration40 1964-12-30 12 Straits Times picture by Kok Ah Chong. Hassan bin Abdul Kadir, 15, and his brother. Khalid, 8, who were held captive by Indonesian guerillas for several hours. They were given sweets by their captors before they were released.Straits Times picture by Kok Ah Chong. - 40 words
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141 1964-12-30 12 I ONDON. Dec. 24. Students from Malaysia are taking part in Christmas vacation activities arranged by the British Council in London. Arranged by the London Overseas Students’ Centre, the programme includes visits to places of Interest, concerts, plays, and social activities, which are open141 words
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66 1964-12-30 12 ALORSTAR, Dec 24 Thai Customs officers last night opened fire at a gain* of smugglers reported to in* taking tobaeco through jungle tracks into .he border town of Padang Besar. Residents in Padang Besar town heard shots but it is not known it there66 words
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Article28 1964-12-30 12 JOHORE BAHRU. Dec. 24 The Royal Customs and Exci.se Department here will close tor official business on Monday. Jan 4 which is a public holiday.28 words
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Article447 1964-12-30 13 Govt will be ‘fair to all assurance by Mentri at Budget meeting IPOH, December, 21 r £HE Perak development estimates of $20.6 million for next year were approved by the State Assembly at its Budget meeting here today after a day-long debate. During the debate,447 words
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487 1964-12-30 13 SINGAPORE, December, 20 lEADING Chinese traders from all over MalayJ sia today decided jointly to ask the Central Government to withdraw the proposed turnover, payroll and crown cork taxes now being debated in Parliament. This plea was embodied in a resolution487 words
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Article80 1964-12-30 13 PENANG. Deo. 21—A young couple were held up by two armed men in Jalan Ibrahim on the night of Dec. 19. Mr. Chin Ah Sin a 25-year-old shop assistant, and his girl friend, Miss Lee Yow See, were on a motor-cycle when the robbers80 words
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Article43 1964-12-30 13 SINGAPORE. Dec. 21—The Malaysian High Commissioner to London, Tengku Ya'acob. arrived here tonight from London to spend a three-week vacation in Malaya. After a short stay with relatives in Johore Bahru, he will go to Kuala Lumpur for consultations.43 words
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425 1964-12-30 13 IPOH, Dec. 21.—The Perak Chinese Chamber of Commerce and all registered trade associations in the State have sent a memorandum to the Finance Minister Mr. Tan Siew Sin asking him to “reconsider and review” the proposed turnover, payroll and crown cork taxes.425 words
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Article54 1964-12-30 13 SINGAPORE. Dec. 21—Traffic police have .so far booked about 500 persons this year in their sustained campaign against drivers of cars which emit obnoxious and dangerous fumes. Some 200 of the offending vehicles were taxis. “Every effort is bring made eo curb this menace,” said54 words
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226 1964-12-30 13 JESSELTON, December, 21 fjpHE Sabah Legislative Assembly was told that nearly $l.l million worth of eggs were imported into Sabah last year from Singapore, Malaya, China, Macao, Hong Kong and other countries. Sabah’s Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries, Inche Mohd. Said bin226 words
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331 1964-12-30 14 K. LUMPUR, Dec 22 contractors are the hardest hit by ail extortion racket now operating here against building contractors. Several building firms, including two big ones, said this today when commenting on a complaint b.v a contractor in the Straits Times331 words
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Article, Illustration178 1964-12-30 14 iPOH, Dec. 22—A teen- age schoolboy artist from Kuala Lumpur, now giving an exhibition of his work here, hopes to earD enough to enable him to study abroad. Sum Yap Hing. 15. taking time off from his exhibition at the Perak Sundry178 words
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119 1964-12-30 14 AUSTRALIAN WARSHIP FOR DUTY IN S’ PORE /CANBERRA, Dec. 22.—The British destroyer on loan to the Royal Australian Navy. H.M.A.S. Duchess, will undertake her first SouthEast Asian tour of duty for Australia early in the new vear The Minister for the Navy. Mr. F. C. Chaney, said today that Duchess119 words
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Article73 1964-12-30 14 SINGAPORE. Dec 22 The Minister for Health. Mr. Yong Nyuk Lin, and Mrs. Yong will be guests of honour at the annual dinner and dance of the Junior Chamber of Commerce on Dec 26 at the Chinese Chamber of Commerce premises in Hill Street Mr.73 words
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206 1964-12-30 14 KUA'.A LUMPUR, December, 22 THE Malayan Zoolo--1 gical Society is calling on the people to “adopt” animals at the National Zoo at T Jlu Klang. The “adoption” scheme is aimed at cutting the cost of feeding the animals. A circular of the Society206 words
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241 1964-12-30 14 IPOH, Dec. 22. gOME members of the Perak State Legislative Assembly may not be able to find the two sureties needed to obtain loans from the Government. Doubts on their ability were raised here today when the budget meeting of the Assembly unanimously241 words
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126 1964-12-30 14 KUALA LUMPUR. Dec. 22Dr. Chooi Mun Kam, of the Lady Templer Hospital, reported to the police thi> morning that he lost cash and articles worth $1,275 when his flat in the hospital was broken Into last night. Mrs. Chooi said she was126 words
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260 1964-12-30 14 SINGAPORE, Dec. 22 A young Australian who plans to be a minister of religion has Joined the Scots Guards for three years to prove himself in the Malaysian jungle. I consider that if I can stand the strict discipline of the Guards.260 words
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267 1964-12-30 15 GEOFFREY BOLAND - By GEOFFREY BOLAND: Singapore, December. 24 Cj HAREBROKERS, already hit by the quiet conditions ruling on the Stock Exchange, received another nasty shock today. They may prove to be victims of one of the biggest market manipulations ever perpetrated locally. A sum of $250,000 is267 words
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130 1964-12-30 15 I/UALA LUMPUR. Doc. **24.—Five men, armed with parangs, last night attacked arid badly wounded a man while he was in his girlfriend's house in Batu Road here Lee Liah. 28. of Flying Club Road, was rushed to the General Hospital with deep slash130 words
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196 1964-12-30 15 kuantan, December, 24 'ITIE Mentrt Besar of Pahang, Dato Yahya bin Haji Mohamed Seh. said today that the State Government would study a proposal to set up an economic development board to advise farmers on improved cultivation methods. He said this in reply to196 words
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Article, Illustration509 1964-12-30 15 If U A LA LUMPUR. **Dec. 24—The Central Government is deferring its decision to create a railway commission because of claims by railway staff, the Minister of Transport, Dato Sardon bin Haji Jubir, said today. These claims,509 words
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81 1964-12-30 15 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 23. The Minister of Finance, Mr. Tan Slew Sin. todav reminded all film Importers that they would have to pay a 15 per cent gross rental on films from Jan. 1. The Customs Duties (Amendment) Order required for this81 words
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185 1964-12-30 15 KUALA LUMPUR, December 23. r pENGKU Abdul Rahman’s recent suggestion that political forums in schools and universities be avoided, was not intended to stop students from inviting politicians or leading public figures to address them on current matters. What the Tengku did not want185 words
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Article52 1964-12-30 15 KUALA KRAI. Dec. 24.—The first museum on Malaya’s east coast was opened here yesterday by the Ulu Kelantan District Olflcer, Dato Haji Abdullah. The museum, which will be run on public donations, was first started by the Deputy Game Warden of kelantan, Mr Cecil W.52 words
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149 1964-12-30 15 IPOH, Dec. 23. The State Government is considering appointing a deputy to the Mentri Besar to lighten his heavy work load. Dato Ahmad bin Said, the Mentri Besar, said this in the Legislative Assembly in answer to. Mr. Oh Kay Seng (All-Kuala Dipang).149 words
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Article51 1964-12-30 15 KUALA LUMPUR. Dec. 24. In a debate on the estimates lor the Ministry of Works, Posts and Communications. Dr. Mahathir bln Mohamed (All.- Kota Star Selatan) today criticised the ‘lack of planning” in building a bridge over the Kedah River a year ago without approach roads even51 words
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Article, Illustration493 1964-12-30 16 KUCHING. Dec. 21. THE Governor of Sarawak, Tun Abang Haji Openg, today called on the people of Sarawak to abhor racialism and the passions it aroused. He was speaking at the opening of the Budget meeting of the Council Negri. “I make a very493 words
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86 1964-12-30 16 SINGAPORE. Dec. 21—Two women and a man were today charged in a magistrate’s court with cheating a G7-year-old housewife of $2,900 in a flat at Jalan Tiga on Dec. 5. The two women—Sin Sau Kin. 37, and Chan Sow’ Ying, 26. and the man.86 words
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204 1964-12-30 16 SINGAPORE. Dec. 21— The Australian Army is to be re-organised into highly mobile combatready units to meet the tense situation in the South-east Asian theatre. The Australian Army headquarters here today indicated that top priority would be given to infantry units, which will204 words
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Article52 1964-12-30 16 TANGKAK. Dec. 21—About 50 people who went for a picnic at the Ayer Panas waterfall. 17 miles from here, yesterday returned to discover that their cars and scooters had been tampered with and their tyres slashed. The vehicles were parked in an estate, about half-a-mile from52 words
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Article230 1964-12-30 16 KUANTAN, Dec. 21. A VAST land project involving thousands of acres for the planting of oil palm, cane and Manila hemp to supplement rubber as a source of revenue in Pahang is now bein» studied by the State Government. This was stated today by the Mentri230 words
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Article98 1964-12-30 16 PENANG. Dec. 20— Mr. J.H. Atkinson, 26. assistant shipping manager of Harper Gilfillan Ltd., was killed In a car crash in Northam Hoad early this morning. He was driving towards the city from Kelawei Road when he collided head-on with another car driven by Mr.98 words
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226 1964-12-30 16 |(UALA LUMPUR. Dec. 20.—Delegates at a youth seminar here today recommended the formation of a Malaysian Development Corps on the lines of the American Peace Corps Its members will initially undertake inter-State services in the country and as the corps grows, members should be226 words
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Article44 1964-12-30 16 PENANG. Hoc. 21—A p.ui i" 1 clerk, Mr. Wong Chee Yung 33. was held up in Sepoy Lines Road last night and robbed of an SIS watch and his motor-cycle valued at $550. The machine was found later in Kelawei Road44 words
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196 1964-12-30 16 KANGAR, December, 21 r PHE comprehensive schools system to be introduced next year would enable students to seek employment in firms and factories, and even set out on their own after leaving school, the Chief Education Officer, Indie Ariffin bin Mat196 words
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Article, Illustration644 1964-12-30 17 Minister: We move with the times, but make haste slowly... House is fjiren figures for comparison KH ALA LUMPUR, Dec. 23—The new Ministry of Welfare Services is moving with the times, “shaping its policy constantly and dynamically. The Minister of Welfare Services. Haji Abdul644 words
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Article95 1964-12-30 17 SUNGEI PATANI, Dec. 23. A Malaysian, Mr. Lim Cheng Kang, and an Indonesian, Mr. J. Oetama, exchanged the “kiss of peace” at a Mass in Bombay recently during the plenary assembly of the Pax Romana. Mr. Lim and Mr. Oetama assisted in the Mass on Dec.95 words
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Article, Illustration687 1964-12-30 17 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 23. r JpHE post office investigation branch is to be strengthened to combat fraud committed against the authorities by both the public and postal employees. The Minister for Works, Posts and Telecommunications, Dato V. T Sambanthan, announced this687 words
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Article593 1964-12-30 18 COMMODITY itt: view THK Straits tin price closed 1 for the Christmas holidays on Thursday at $019 per picul down 50 cents on an ottering estimated increased by 10 tons to 220 tons. This represented a net loss on the short trading week of593 words
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Article37 1964-12-30 18 HE Malayan Exchange Banks' Association made the-1 changes In Its 1 lies to men h int- yesterday (all rates to $100) Sidling TT or OO ready: Deutsche Marks 12-<1 Swiss Francs 13'IJ Norwegian Kroner M37 words
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1522 1964-12-30 18 From Our Market Correspondent THE less said about the Stock Exchange of Malaysia last week the better for all concerned. On Christmas Eve the weary market dragged itself to a close and business, which had been at its lowest ebb for years in the1,522 words
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Article27 1964-12-30 18 Rubber Tin (per lb.) (per picul) Dec. 21 (ifl 's cts. $624.50 21 69*£ cts. $625.87' 23 69' m irts. $619.50 24 69% cts. $619.0027 words
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Article42 1964-12-30 18 AN the free exchange market In v Hong Kong on Thursday the U S dollar was quoted at 5.751 for T.T. and 5 74 for cash. Sterling was quoted at 15 99 and one tael af geld at 2521.42 words
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Article58 1964-12-30 18 SINGAPORE. Dec 27 The Yang dl-Pertuan Negara Tun Yusof bin Ishak, will open the third Malaysia student photographic exhibition on Jan 6 at the Singapore Polytechnic hall The exhibition, organised by the Singapore Polytechnic Photographic Society, will be open to the public daily from 1058 words
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Article636 1964-12-30 18 •TOilE following is a complete 1 list of revised quotations for the week ended on Friday, December 25. INDUSTRIALS B S 4. x Brick* 15 50 B vistead 1 56 1 6< C.S. Holding 2 24 2 27 Dunlop 1.34 Esso 1 SO 1.86 Esso deb636 words
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639 1964-12-30 19 R.D. PATEL - BIGGEST PROBLEM: A MANPOWER SHORTAGE lVtfry** ■»vi» v.s .front. R.D. PATEL; Jesselton December, 22 CABAIfS 1436 lniiiioff Six-Year Development Plane io State Legislative 'Assembly today for appfom The plan, to be absorbed into the first Malaysian Develop- W“L “with soeh sirabbte, M has four639 words
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252 1964-12-30 19 SINGAPORE, Dec. 22. The Singapore Cotton Products Manufacturers’ Association today welcomed a suggestion by the State’s Finance Minister, Dr. Goh Kerg Bwee, that the Central Government should provide concessions to Malaysia’s export industries when legislation for the new taxes was drawn up. Dr.252 words
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153 1964-12-30 19 KUANTAN, Dec. 22. The Mentri Besar of Pahang, Da to Yahaya bin Hajl Mohamed Seh, today assured Assemblymen that the Government would revoke logging licences if the licencees were found removing timber outside the stipulated area. Earlier, Inche Yusof bln Mohamed Long153 words
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Article25 1964-12-30 19 PARIT BUNTAR, Dec. 22 A $20,000 extension to the Chinese temple here has been completed It Is part of the rural development plan.25 words
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Article186 1964-12-30 19 KUCHING, Dec. 21, MEMBERS of Sarawak’s Council Negri were warnA? 1 ed today by the Speaker, Dato M. Sockalingam, that while there was absolute freedom of speech In the council chamber, the privilege ‘‘does not go beyond the four walls of this House.” He was referring186 words
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Article65 1964-12-30 19 PENANO, Dec. 22—The Penang Floral Art Society today assured a Christmas toy for every St Nicholas Home child. Tlie president, Miss Leong Seow Kheng, and the treasurer. Mr. Yeoh Eng Keat. presented about 100 toys donated by members to Miss H. Per re lie. matron65 words
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133 1964-12-30 19 Kuala lumpur, Dec. 21. —A laboratory to help students in a modern method of learning a language is to be set up at the Teachers’ Training College here soon. v It will be equipped with 16 booths specially designed and constructed by133 words
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Article2405 1964-12-30 20 POT OF GOLD SETS PENANG COURSE RECORD FOR 5*F AND EQUALS THE MALAYSIAN MARK |p- PENANG, Dec. 27. 5 Veni Vici Stable’s The Gippslander won the Governor's Cup over 8 if here today. Ridden by Alan Trevena, The Gippslander went to the front a furlong out and2,405 words
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Article81 1964-12-30 20 KLALA LUMPUR, Dec. 24.—A couple were fined $lO i each in the Magistrate’s court today when thdy pleaded to a charge of behaving in a disorderly manner by kis ing and hugging each other at the Malacca Street bus stand here. .The Ur t was told that81 words
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Miscellaneous45 1964-12-30 20 i—BIG SWEEP TOTAL POOL ($49,497) 1 No. *****0 ($29,799) 2 No. *****9 ($7,423) No. *****5 ($3,712) Starter* ($450 each): No*. *****3 *****9 *****9 *****1 1915S8 *****2 *****7 *****3 *****4 *****2 *****2. Consolation ($371 each): No*. *****4 *****9 *****8 *****6 *****9 *****8 *****6 *****8 *****5. *****9.45 words
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